CKD patients are unable to synthesize adequate amounts of endogenous _______________, a hormone that is made by renal tubular cells and important for production of red blood cells

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


erythropoietin or EPO

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Specific nutrients, combinations of nutrients, and certain herbal remedies have been shown to improve the intellectual functioning of individuals with Down syndrome.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A serving of food supplies 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein, 400 ml water, 25 mg vitamin B-6, and 8 g fat. According to this information, how many kilocalories are in a serving of this food?

A. 212 B. 152 C. 262 D. 182

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Which of the following involves continuous data collection on a population's health and nutrition status?

a. Nutrition surveillance b. 24-hour recall

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Most prediction equations for estimating resting metabolic rate have a small margin of error of about 2-3%

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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